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Dialectic

Noun CEFR B2
ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk

Definitions

  1. Any formal system of reasoning that arrives at a truth by the exchange of logical arguments.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction.
    countable, uncountable
  3. development by way of overcoming internal contradictions
    Marxism, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“This situation created the inner dialectic of American history.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Dialectical dialectical behavior therapy dialectical behavioral therapy dialectical behaviour therapy dialectical behavioural therapy dialectical materialism

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